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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Is the Trump administration seriously addressing the lack of housing affordability? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Is the Trump administration seriously addressing the lack of housing affordability? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Report: Dubai Brokers Closed Over 42,000 Transactions During 1H
Dubai’s real estate brokers generated 42,181 transactions during the first half of the year, resulting in commission values of roughly $8.8 billion – a 99% growth rate from the $879 million during the same period in 2024. According to data from the Dubai government,...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 21-25
Cutting capital gains taxes on houses, cutting millions in consulting fees, and cutting out talk about property tax hikes. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of July 21-25. Hit and Miss: Right Words, Wrong...
Two Texas Realtor Organizations Announce Merger
A pair of Texas organizations, the MetroTex Association of Realtors and the Collin County Area Realtors (CCAR), have announced the merging of their operations. The combined entity will become a nearly 40,000-member association representing real estate professionals in...
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Iowa’s Gov. Reynolds to Focus on Property Tax Reform Over Income Tax Elimination
“That is what we hear about all the time,” Reynolds said. Continue Reading Iowa’s Gov. Reynolds to Focus on Property Tax Reform Over Income Tax Elimination
Office-to-Residential Conversion Approved on 5 Times Square, Former NYC HQ of Ernst & Young
Construction is expected to start in the third quarter of this year, with the first phase anticipated to be completed in 2027. Continue Reading Office-to-Residential Conversion Approved on 5 Times Square, Former NYC HQ of Ernst & Young
Report: Anywhere Real Estate Makes Bid to Acquire Douglas Elliman
Neither company has publicly commented on the report. Continue Reading Report: Anywhere Real Estate Makes Bid to Acquire Douglas Elliman
British Columbia Realtor Fined for Loan to Clients to Buy Property He Was Selling
Pardeep Singh Sandhu loaned $55,000 to prospective buyers to help them secure a mortgage for a residence in Abbotsford. Continue Reading British Columbia Realtor Fined for Loan to Clients to Buy Property He Was Selling
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CoreLogic: 32.7 Million Homes Face Damage Risk in 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The depth and scope of at-risk properties equates to a combined reconstruction cost of $10.8 trillion. Continue Reading CoreLogic: 32.7 Million Homes Face Damage Risk in 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Mortgage Application Payments Increased 2.5%
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,271. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Increased 2.5%
CFPB Launches Public Inquiry into Mortgage Closing ‘Junk Fees’
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra opined, “Junk fees and excessive closing costs can drain down payments and push up monthly mortgage costs.” Continue Reading CFPB Launches Public Inquiry into Mortgage Closing ‘Junk Fees’
GOP Lawmakers Question Proposed Freddie Mac Expansion into Second Mortgages
The lawmakers said the proposal would turn Freddie Mac “into a massive consumer loan guarantor.” Continue Reading GOP Lawmakers Question Proposed Freddie Mac Expansion into Second Mortgages
Mortgage Rates Back Above 7%
A year ago at this time, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.79%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Back Above 7%
Pending Home Sales Slumped in April
All four regions registered month-over-month and year-over-year decreases. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Slumped in April
Redfin: More Home Sellers Cutting Their Asking Prices
The median asking price was slashed by roughly $3,000 to $416,623 in the last week. Continue Reading Redfin: More Home Sellers Cutting Their Asking Prices
Fewer Zombie Foreclosures in Q2 Housing Market
A total of 6,945 residential properties facing possible foreclosure have been vacated by their owners nationwide in the second quarter. Continue Reading Fewer Zombie Foreclosures in Q2 Housing Market
Zillow Names Phoenix as the Best Housing Market for New College Graduates
Phoenix topped the list due to a strong job market and a large percentage of rental listings on Zillow offering a concession. Continue Reading Zillow Names Phoenix as the Best Housing Market for New College Graduates
Goldman Sachs Executive Beth M. Hammack to Lead Cleveland Fed
Hammack will succeed Loretta J. Mester, whose tenure ends on June 30. Continue Reading Goldman Sachs Executive Beth M. Hammack to Lead Cleveland Fed
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